Prettygate Junior School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Plume Avenue, Colchester, CO3 4PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Prettygate Junior School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 17th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 October 2014, report published 5 November 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 February 2024

Pupils, parents and carers and staff delight in being part of the Prettygate community, where relationships are positive and pupils thrive. Pupils are extremely well cared for and supported. They love socialising with their younger friends and siblings from the partner infant school during shared lunchtimes. They play happily together, take turns in games and show great kindness to others. Staff have high expectations of pupils and what they can achieve. Pupils rise to meet these especially well. They are proud to demonstrate the school's 'ARK' values of 'ambition, respect and kindness'. Pupils live out these values. They know their importance and are proud to join the headteacher for hot chocolate on 'Marshmallow Mondays' to celebrate when these values are embodied. Pupils understand about equality and know that everyone is welcome. Pupils feel safe and happy here. Behaviour around the school is first class. Pupils are creative in using the equipment provided to invent games that involve their friends. They love exploring their 'beautiful grounds' and joining in with 'forest school' activities. They benefit from a range of leadership opportunities, including joining the learning council, being values ambassadors, reading ambassadors, eco-warriors and house captains.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

64 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

250 pupils on roll, with places for 256

Eligible for free school meals16%

16%, 10.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.6%

17.6%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18%

18%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Prettygate Junior School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Prettygate Infant School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Gosbecks Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
Kings Ford Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	29% met the expected standard
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Not published
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	74% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 7 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Mark Millbourne
Phone: 01206577608
Website: prettygateschools.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Plume Avenue, Colchester, CO3 4PH
Local authority: Essex
URN: 114743

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.